Gaff-hook.



No. 806,685. PATENTED DEC. 5, 1905.

E. J. LOOKHART.

GAFF HOOK.

APPLICATION FILED JULY 26, 1905.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Dec. 5, 1905.

Application filed July 26, 1905. Serial No. 271,375.

To (tZZ whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, EDWARDJ. LOOKHART, a citizen of the United States, residing at Kalamazoo, in the county of Kalamazoo and State of Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Gafli-Hooks, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in gaff-hooks. Y

The objects of this invention are, first, to provide an improved gaff-hook which is very efficient in grasping an object and one which is simple in structure and convenient to use; second, to provide an improved gaii -hook which is very simple and economical in structure and very durable.

Further objects and objects relating to structural details will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification. The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure embodying the features of my invention is fully illustrated in the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, in which Figure l is a side elevation view of my improved gaff-hook, shown with the graspingjaws open. Fig. 2 is a side elevation view of my improved gaff-hook with the graspingjaws closed.

In the drawings similar letters of reference refer to similar parts in both views.

Referring to the drawings, the handle A is preferably of wood on account of lightness.

- The jaws B and C coact to grasp an object.

The jaw B is relatively fixed, and the jaw G is movable in relation thereto. The fixed jaw B is provided with a shank B, having a suitable socket to receive the handle A. The shank B is curved downwardly at B and is provided with adownwardly-projecting ear 6. The pivoted jaw C is secured on the shank B by the pivot 0. A lever D is secured to the downwardly-projecting ear 6 by a suitable pivot d. This lever is arranged to be grasped by a hand having hold upon the handle, as is indicated by dotted lines in the drawings. The lever D is connected to the jaw C by a pivot-pin d, which is arranged in the slot 0 in the inner end of the jaw. The lever D is preferably arranged to serve as a counterbalance for the jaw C, opening the same when the lever is released.

The jaws B and G are turned inwardly atheir outer ends and are provided with inwardly-projecting prongs b and 0, respect tively, to aid in grasping an object.

The operation of the device is very simple and convenient, as will readily appear.

The structure is very economical to produce and at the same time is strong and durable.

I have illustrated and described my improved gafii-hook in detail in the form preferred by me on account of its structural simplicity and economy, although I am aware that it is capable of considerable variation in structural details without departing from my invention.

Having thus described my invention, What I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

1. In a gafi-hook, the combination of the handle; a fixed jaw having a downwardly curved shank; a movable jaw pivoted on said shank and adapted to coact with said fixed jaw in grasping an object, said movable jaw having a slot therein; a downwardly-projecting car on said shank; and a lever pivoted on said ear arranged to be grasped by a hand grasping the handle, connected to said movable jaw by a pin arranged in said slot therein, said lever being arranged to serve as acounterbalance to open said movable jaw when released, for the purpose specified.

2. In a gaif-hook, the combination of the handle; a fixed jaw having a downwardlycurved shank; a movable jaw pivoted on said shank and adapted to coact with said fixed jaw in grasping an object; said movable jaw having a slot therein; a downwardly-projecting ear on said shank; and a lever pivoted on said ear arranged to be grasped by a hand grasping the handle, connected to said movable jaw by a pin arranged in said slot therein, for the purpose specified.

3. In a gafi-hook, the combination of the handle; a fixed jaw; a pivoted jaw adapted to coact with said fixed jaw in grasping an object, said pivoted jaw having a slot therein; and a pivoted lever arranged to be grasped by a hand grasping the handle, connected to said pivoted jaw by a pin arranged in said slot therein, said lever being arranged to serve as a counterbalance to open said piv- 5. In a gaff-hook, the combination of the handle; a fixed jaw; a pivoted jaw adapted to coact with said fixed jaw in grasping an object; and a pivoted lever for closing said pivoted jaw, arranged to be grasped by a hand grasping the handle, said lever being arranged to serve as a counterbalance to open said pivoted aw when released, for the purpose specified.

6. In a gaff-hook, the combination of the handle; a fixed jaw; apivoted jaw adapted to coact with said fixed aw in grasping an object; and a pivoted lever for closing said pivoted jaw, arranged to be grasped by a hand grasping the handle, for the purpose specified.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of two witnesses.

EDWARD J. LOGKHART. [L. 8.]

Witnesses:

FRED L. GHAPPELL, W. C. MARGESON. 

